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Past Simple: Irregular Verbs

Learn how to use irregular past tense verbs like bought and drank.

Many common verbs in English have irregular past tense forms that do not end in -ed. You must memorize these forms.

I bought a book.

Another common irregular verb is drink, which becomes drank:

I drank coffee.

Practice

Follow along with these examples to strengthen your understanding.

What did you buy?

I bought a book.

What did she buy?

She bought a cup.

What did you drink?

I drank coffee.

What did he drink?

He drank tea.

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